SOLUTION: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 24 less than twice the smaller. Find the integers

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Question 924091: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 24 less than twice the smaller. Find the integers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2= 2x- 24
26 = x
the two consecutive even integers are: 26, 28
And...checking
28 = 52 - 24